January 31, 2014 – 11:14 am
Throwing out the “R” word is simply a way to attempt to shut down debate (Buzzfeed) For more than a year House Republican leaders have insisted the chamber would act on new immigration laws. And for more than a year, Republicans have done virtually nothing on the issue — despite intense pressure from activists, business […]
January 29, 2014 – 4:23 pm
First off, there’s this (Washington Times) Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus said Wednesday that there’s a “general consensus†in his party that something big needs to happen on overhauling the country’s immigration laws and that more specifics would be unveiled this week at House Republicans’ annual retreat. “I think politically speaking it’s a mixed […]
January 25, 2014 – 3:19 pm
So, if I speed enough does that mean I’ve earned a Lamborghini? (CNS News) Speaking at the United States Conference of Mayors on Friday, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the approximately 11 million people who are in the country illegally have “earned the right to be citizens.â€> “An earned path to citizenship for those […]
January 24, 2014 – 8:27 am
I have to wonder how many other states will be in the same boat? New Jersey had to pass a law to give them in-state tuition. Many GOP controlled states will say “nope!” (WRAL) Students who arrived in the United States illegally cannot get in-state tuition in North Carolina community colleges or universities, even if […]
January 14, 2014 – 11:13 am
Well, hey, why should the illegals be spared the pain of O-care? (Fox Latino) A California state lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to have access to government health insurance plans. The lawmaker, state Sen. Ricardo Lara, a Democrat, said if the current focus of healthcare reform is make sure everyone […]
January 9, 2014 – 7:07 am
The schizophrenic president, who bounces from subject to subject as of The Utmost Importance daily, is making a push to get the Senate’s comprehensive immigration reform, ie, a giant bill which most haven’t read and don’t understand and will make all sorts of unexpected changes, passed (Fox News) A group of House Republicans is rejecting […]
January 8, 2014 – 6:50 am
Remember, this is the guy who has a good shot at being the 2016 Republican presidential candidate, someone the GOP insiders, and liberal media, supports (CNN) Flanked by Hispanic leaders, students, and immigration reform advocates, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie celebrated the signing of his state’s so-called DREAM Act on Tuesday, hailing the new law […]
December 5, 2013 – 3:27 pm
It was for the children or something (The Hill) Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) on Wednesday night lost his cool on the House floor over the issue of immigration, after the presiding officer warned another Democrat not to refer to people sitting in the House gallery. Democrats were calling for House passage of a comprehensive immigration […]
December 2, 2013 – 8:52 am
I have to hand it to him, this is a tough one for conservatives to carp against (USA Today) As a member of the Arizona Army National Guard, Gabriel Zermeño has been preparing for almost two years to be deployed oversees. But the country he signed up to defend also could one day deport his […]
November 26, 2013 – 11:59 am
Earlier I mentioned Obama giving a fundraising speech talking about illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, the day before… (CBS8) Authorities in San Diego say Border Patrol agents were pelted with rocks and bottles as they tried to stop dozens of people who’d crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. A Border Patrol statement says several agents were hit in […]
